Discover how a Strengths-based approach can transform your work as a Business Analyst in this dynamic and reflective session led by Christi Hughes. Whether you're new to CliftonStrengths® or already familiar with your Top 5 themes, this session offers practical insights to help you work with greater authenticity, confidence, and impact.
Christi shares her personal journey of uncovering her CliftonStrengths® and how those insights have reshaped the way she navigates stakeholder relationships, clarifies requirements, and applies core BA techniques. Through real-world examples, she illustrates how understanding and intentionally leveraging her strengths has elevated her effectiveness and deepened her professional purpose.
More than just theory, this session explores how to turn Strengths insights into meaningful action. Learn how to apply Strengths-based development to everyday BA scenarios, enhance collaboration, and communicate with clarity — all while embracing what makes you uniquely powerful.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Understand the value of CliftonStrengths® in building self-awareness and supporting key BA competencies.
- Explore practical applications of Strengths-based development through Christi’s lived experiences as a Business Analyst.
- Identify actionable ways to apply your own Strengths to boost your effectiveness, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving.
Join us for an inspiring and actionable conversation that will help you elevate your BA practice with purpose and intention.
Who is Christi Hughes? Christi Hughes, DTM is a detail-driven Business Analyst in the insurance industry, celebrated for her passion for organization and flair for the fabulous. With a strong foundation in design thinking, she brings both creativity and precision to every initiative. Christi is dedicated to building strong relationships, uncovering innovative solutions, and driving meaningful value across her organization. A champion for the growth of the business analysis profession, she actively contributes to its development and evolution. Whether she’s streamlining processes or infusing team efforts with her signature sparkle, Christi blends analytical expertise with a love for all things blingy, bold, and brilliantly executed.
Christi lives in Trenton, OH with her husband, Will. Together, they actively volunteer in their community as co-instructors of a career enhancement program they personally designed, empowering adults from all walks of life—regardless of background, education, or career experience—to pursue professional growth and success.